http://www.sheknows.com/authors/kris-mullen/articles Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:47:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967545/coconut-pancakes-with-roasted-fruit-topping Bring a taste of the islands home with these healthy, vegan coconut pancakes. Roasted seasonal fruit makes a great topping. No butter or syrup required! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967545/coconut-pancakes-with-roasted-fruit-topping Kris Mullen Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967541/strawberry-watermelon-cocktail Nothing screams summer like strawberries and watermelon. Mix the two together, and you have summer in a glass. Spike this strawberry watermelon cocktail with rum or enjoy it virgin with the kids. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967541/strawberry-watermelon-cocktail Kris Mullen Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967537/taro-fries-recipe-with-sriracha-ketchup Tired of the same old spuds? Try these taro fries for a change of pace. An Asian root vegetable, taro is nutritious and hearty. The flavor is similar to a potato with a mild coconut taste. These fries are guaranteed to zest up your next grill out! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967537/taro-fries-recipe-with-sriracha-ketchup Kris Mullen Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967497/cherry-infused-bourbon-old-fashioned-cocktail Cherries are the quintessential summer fruit. Don't let their short season pass you by. This cherry-infused bourbon takes five minutes to whip up and after a week it will be ready to enjoy year-round. It's delicious on its own or in a classic old-fashioned cocktail. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967497/cherry-infused-bourbon-old-fashioned-cocktail Kris Mullen Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967489/tempeh-thai-spring-rolls-with-peanut-sauce-recipe With the mercury rising, keep your kitchen cool with these refreshing Thai spring rolls. Take advantage of summer's best produce with this simple, healthy and delicious recipe. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/967489/tempeh-thai-spring-rolls-with-peanut-sauce-recipe Kris Mullen Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961895/vegan-cake-batter-ice-cream-recipe Just because you don't have an ice cream maker doesn't mean you can't enjoy soft-serve ice cream at home. With a few simple ingredients you already have in your pantry and freezer, you can whip together a delicious and healthy summer treat. When life gives you frozen bananas make ice cream! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961895/vegan-cake-batter-ice-cream-recipe Kris Mullen Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961851/fruit-tacos-with-chocolate-tortillas-recipe Tired of the same old breakfast foods? Spice things up with these healthy fruit tacos. The chocolate tortillas come together quickly and can be made ahead to accommodate your early morning rush. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961851/fruit-tacos-with-chocolate-tortillas-recipe Kris Mullen Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961487/lavender-lemonade-recipe Nothing is more refreshing than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. While pink lemonade may induce nostalgic childhood memories, it often relies on food coloring to achieve its rose hue. You can easily create your own pink lemonade at home using a more natural ingredient. Lavender gives this lemonade a beautiful violet color, and it also adds a unique and soothing herbal flavor. Once you try this natural pink lemonade, you'll never look back. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961487/lavender-lemonade-recipe Kris Mullen Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961485/black-forest-baked-oatmeal-recipe Have your cake and eat it too! You don't have to betray your diet to indulge in Black Forest cake. These baked oatmeal cakes have all the flavor of your favorite dessert without the extra calories. They're so healthy you could eat them for breakfast all week. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961485/black-forest-baked-oatmeal-recipe Kris Mullen Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961483/vegan-fettuccine-alfredo-recipe Think a vegan diet means you can no longer enjoy rich and creamy pasta? Think again! Cashew cream makes this vegan fettuccine Alfredo as luscious as its dairy-rich counterparts. Seasoned with leeks, shallots and portobello mushrooms, you will never guess this Italian-inspired dish is a healthy dinner choice. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961483/vegan-fettuccine-alfredo-recipe Kris Mullen Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961481/cactus-fries-and-creamy-avocado-dipping-sauce-recipe When most people see this prickly desert plant, the last thing they think of is putting it in their mouth. But cactus, or nopales as they call it in the Southwest, makes a surprisingly delicious and versatile vegetable. With a few simple steps, you can bring the taste of the Southwest to your kitchen with these oven-baked cactus fries and avocado dipping sauce. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961481/cactus-fries-and-creamy-avocado-dipping-sauce-recipe Kris Mullen